DeKalb Promotes Safe Communities During National Night Out

DECATUR, Ga. – Hundreds of residents gathered at various National Night Out events around DeKalb County to promote safe neighborhoods.

“National Night Out is really about the residents of the community partnering with local law enforcement and the county government to keep our county safe,” said DeKalb Interim CEO Lee May, who attended several events.

Interim CEO May kicked off National Night Out in the parking lot of the Gallery at South DeKalb in Decatur where nearly representatives from nearly 30 neighborhoods joined representatives from DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Rescue, Code Compliance, Gang Unit, Library Services and Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

A girl explores a law enforcement vehicle.

A DeKalb firefighter talks to youth about emergency equipment.

During the annual event, neighbors celebrate across communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases. In DeKalb, National Night Out events were held in more than 25 locations.

DeKalb Interim CEO Lee May, Solicitor-General Sherry Boston and Clerk of Court Debra DeBerry

National Night Out, “America’s Night out against Crime,” is a grassroots effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is designed to send a message to criminals that local residents are organized and fighting for their neighborhoods.

For more photos from this event, visit the DeKalb County Facebook page.